In this episode of How I See: The Leica Podcast, host Louise Goldstone sits down with London-based photographer and director Holly-Marie Cato to explore photography as a tool for connection, curiosity and community.
Holly reflects on growing up in a large Jamaican-British family in London, her unexpected journey from architecture into photography, and the pivotal experience of documenting the 2011 Tottenham riots that helped change the course of her career.
From Mexico City and Vietnam to India, Jamaica and London's Notting Hill Carnival, Holly discusses how travel, conversation and human connection shape the way she photographs the world. She also takes us behind Heavy is the Mantle, her deeply personal project documenting a Black Caribbean church community, and reflects on trust, representation and the responsibility of giving something back to the people we photograph.
The conversation also explores why creating opportunities for emerging Black photographers matters, how her architectural background influences the way she sees space, and why some of the most meaningful stories might be much closer to home than we think.
What is How I See - The Leica Podcast?
How I See is the official Leica podcast series dedicated to the art, passion, and philosophy of photography.
Each episode features in-depth conversations between our hosts and inspiring guests like photographers, artists, filmmakers, or other creative minds, exploring what drives their creative vision and how photography shapes the way they see the world.